Ingredients

• 1 cup Chana Dal Beans
• 2-1/2 cups Water
• 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
• 1 Tbsp Garlic chopped (about 4 cloves)
• 1 Tbsp Ginger Root chopped (about 1-inch)
• 1 Tbsp Lime Juice (from 1/2 lime)
• 1 Serrano Chile minced, seeds removed
• 1-1/4 tsp Garam Masala *
• 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. Combine Bob’s Red Mill Chana Dal and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until soft, about 25 – 30 minutes. Remove from heat and drain, reserving cooking liquid. Let cool for 30 minutes.
2. In a food processor, combine cooked and cooled chana dal, garlic, ginger, serrano, cilantro, spices and salt, and lime juice. Puree until smooth, adjusting consistency with reserved cooking liquid.